withered; shriveled; wilted
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
withered; dried up and shriveled
neutralUsed to describe plants or other organic matter that has lost moisture and vitality, often due to lack of water, disease, or aging.
Due to the prolonged drought, all the crops in the field have withered.
Autumn has arrived, and the flowers and plants in the yard are beginning to wither.
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The lotus leaves have completely withered, floating on the murky water surface.
The branches of this old tree have already withered and will not grow new leaves anymore.
adjective
declining; waning; lacking vitality (metaphorical)
literaryUsed metaphorically to describe things that have lost their vigor, energy, or popularity, such as spirits, industries, or artistic inspiration.
His once creative talent has gradually withered away now.
Without the infusion of new ideas, this academic school eventually withered.